I started by just sitting by the chessboard exploring things. I didn't even have books at first, and I just played by myself. I learnt a lot from that, and I feel that it is a big reason why I now have a good intuitive understanding of chess.

I honestly don't read that much. Obviously I read chess books - in terms of favorites, Kasparov's 'My Great Predecessors' is pretty good.

I really enjoy the experience of playing humans. The psychological game is so much more important.

People ask what my goal is. I don't have a goal.

I think with chess as with everything, marketing is the main issue.

I've never really had a favorite player, past or present.

If you want to get to the top, there's always the risk that it will isolate you from other people.